CITY COUNCIL & REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY M I N U T E S Tuesday, May 25, 2010 A Regular Meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency was held in the Council Chamber, Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California. Mayor Salcido called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on behalf of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and the Water Authority. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: David Angelo, Sister City Commissioner INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Archuleta PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Contreras Rapisarda 1 st PERIOD OF PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: Ruben Olague: Addressed the City Council regarding Item No. 4 and requested that sidewalks be placed near the senior citizens apartments on 9400 Verner Street and the 5100 block of Lindsey Avenue. Mayor Salcido requested that staff look into Mr. Olague s request. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Minutes: City Council/Redevelopment meeting of May 11, 2010 2. 19 th Warrant Register of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and clarification.
Page 2 of 7 3. Residential Resurfacing Program Phase C Change Order No. 03 CIP No. 21225 Public Works Yard Slurry/Rosemead Trench Rehabilitation (500) 1) Approved Change Order No. 03 in the amount of $30,265. Work to be performed by Bond Blacktop, Inc., P.O. Box 616, Union City, CA 94587. 4. Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Improvements Project in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Areas (CIP No. 21214) Notice of Completion (500/126) 1) Accepted work completed by Grigolla and Sons Construction Company Inc., P.O. Box 949, Azusa, CA 91702, for the removal and construction of new sidewalk, and curb and gutter improvements installed within the City s CDBG area; and 2) Directed the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion dated 2/23/10. Rapisarda to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1, 3 and 4. Motion carries by the following roll call vote: CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED: 2. 19 th Warrant Register of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Check Numbers: 239863-240019; 240024-240171 Special Checks Numbers: 239861-239862; 240020-240023 Councilmember Contreras Rapisarda inquired about line items regarding the Dial-A- Ride Program and monthly bus passes and suggested that with regard to the Dial-A- Ride program that the City may consider purchasing their own vehicles. In response to Councilmember Contreras Rapisarda s inquiry, Assistant City Manager Lopez stated that a study is currently underway to evaluate the City s transportation needs and that the monthly bus passes are subsidies for students and senior citizens.
Page 3 of 7 Rapisarda to approve 19 th Warrant Register of the Fiscal year 2010-2011. Motion carries by the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATION: 5. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 Annual Renewal Consideration (700/98) Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Archuleta, seconded by Mayor Salcido to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 6540 initiating the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Levy of Annual Assessment and ordering the preparation of the Engineer s Report for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1; 2) Approve Resolution No. 6541 preliminarily approving the Engineer s report for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 levy and collection of assessments within the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 6542 declaring the City Council s intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15, of the California Streets and Highways Code, and setting June 8, 2010 as the date for the public hearing on objections thereto. Resolution No. 6540 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER S REPORT PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE DIVISION 15, PART 2 Resolution No. 6541 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
Page 4 of 7 Resolution No. 6542 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER S REPORT AND DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011, PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Motion carries by the following roll call vote: 6. Paramount/Mines Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District Annual Renewal Consideration (700/98) Rapisarda to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 6543 initiating the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Levy of Annual Assessment and ordering the preparation of the Engineer s Report for the Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District; 2) Approve Resolution No. 6544 preliminarily approving the Engineer s Report for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 levy and collection of assessments within the Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and 3) Approve Resolution No. 6545 declaring the City Council s intention to levy and collect the annual assessment within the Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal year 2010-2011 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15, of the California Streets and Highways Code, and setting June 8, 2010 as the date for the public hearing on objections thereto. Resolution No. 6543 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER S REPORT FOR THE PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Resolution No. 6544 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEER S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT REGARDING THE PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
Page 5 of 7 Resolution No. 6545 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING ON OBJECTIONS THERETO Motion carries by the following roll call vote: 7. Claims Against the City (300/72) Rapisarda to reject claim submitted by Davit Babayan and Tigran Anayak Babayan as recommended by Carl Warren and Company who reviewed the claims for merit. Motion carries by the following roll call vote: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR: None NEW BUSINESS: None. OLD BUSINESS: Councilmember Contreras Rapisarda acknowledged and congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Archuleta and his family upon his son s graduation from West Point. 2 ND PERIOD OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ALL OTHER CITY-RELATED BUSINESS: Ruben Olague: Addressed the City Council regarding the Congressional Art Contest winner El Rancho High School Senior Jesus Rivera whose art work will be displayed in Washington D.C.
Page 6 of 7 John Belmonte, Vice President of the Pico Rivera Concerned Citizens Committee: Addressed the City Council to comment on articles in the Whittier Daily News regarding Mayor Pro Tem Archuleta. Roddie Rodriguez, President of the Pico Rivera Concerned Citizens Committee: Addressed the City Council to comment on articles in the Whittier Daily News regarding Pico Rivera dignitaries. Paula Murga, member of CTIP: Addressed the City Council to speak of the increase in fees for DVD s of City Council meetings and to inquire about the release of Public Information Officer Monica Gutierrez. Al Aresti: Addressed the City Council regarding proper no right turn signage for construction at Passons Boulevard and Mines Avenue and people being cited for making right turns. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Salcido stated that there have been several complaints regarding citations for right turns at the corner of Passons and Mines but indicated that during construction making a right turn impedes into the oncoming traffic and is clearly a safety issue and that he would investigate the situation further. Mayor Pro Tem Archuleta suggested staff post a construction list and schedule of construction taking place throughout the City for residents to view at City Hall and City Hall West with Assistant City Manager Lopez adding that this information would be available on the City s website as well. In regard to proper no right turn signage, he suggested that staff and the construction company work together to be proactive. Councilmember Contreras Rapisarda suggested that residents be aware during the City s construction phases and to drive safely and cautiously and be mindful of the posted signage. She also suggested that the winner of the Congressional Art Contest artwork be displayed at City Hall. Recessed to Water Authority at 6:36 p.m. ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT
Page 7 of 7 Reconvened from Water Authority at 6:36 p.m. ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT ADJOURNMENT: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. in honor of all fallen military soldiers who attended El Rancho High School. There being no objection it was so ordered. ATTEST: Gregory Salcido, Mayor Daryl A. Betancur, City Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of the proceedings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Regular meeting dated May 25, 2010, and approved by the City Council on June 8, 2010. Daryl A. Betancur, City Clerk